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Join us on Friday, May 4 to explore what makes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) so important to Zoo Atlanta as part of Georgia STEM Day 2018. This statewide collaborative celebration, produced by TAG-Ed, engages STEM-based organizations and schools across the state to highlight the importance and awesomeness of STEM. On STEM Day, visitors … Continue reading "Georgia STEM Day comes to Zoo Atlanta"

Name: Jenny Position Title: Carnivore Lead Keeper Education: Bachelor of Arts – Biology and Psychology Hometown: Moscow, PA Length of time at Zoo Atlanta: 14 years this summer Tell us about your job and any projects you are working on. I am responsible for the overall care of the Zoo’s carnivore population, as well as … Continue reading "Career Corner: Jenny – Carnivore Department"

Although it has not felt it so far, we have hit springtime here in Atlanta. With spring supposedly comes warmer weather, which we can hope will eventually show up. While many of the animals will enjoy the shift in temperatures over the next few weeks, we as animal care professionals are also making sure we … Continue reading "Warming up for spring"

With the recent warm weather, all of the beautiful plants on Zoo grounds are starting to grow and flower. This time of year is especially exciting for the giant pandas (and their animal care team), because it means we are approaching bamboo shoot season! If you live in Georgia or another region where bamboo grows, … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, April 9"

Ya Lun and Xi Lun are bamboo-eating machines just like their mother! Whenever we clean up after their meals, we only find tiny little bits of bamboo left to pick up – we rarely find whole pieces left behind. Additionally, Ya Lun and Xi Lun prefer to eat the large bamboo culms (or stems) like … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, April 6"

Spring Break is in full swing at Zoo Atlanta, but the giant pandas are oblivious to that. The only “issues” are the squabbles between a certain pair of subadults. I was speaking with Heather R. the other day, and we were recounting how much bickering Mei Lun and Mei Huan did at this age. We … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, April 4"

Hi all! I trust you all have enjoyed our guest bloggers over the last few posts. Big thanks and kudos to our intrepid research interns, Avery Twitchell-Heyne and Liam Kelly. Their blogs and their efforts are a perfect segue into today’s topic. Short version: Zoo Atlanta is #7 on the top-10 list of most research-productive … Continue reading "Zoo Atlanta is a top-10 research organization!"

How do you go about choosing your new furry, feathery or scaly best friend? What factors like time and money are there to consider? We’re here to break down some simple steps that will help you choose the best pet for you and your lifestyle and to help you find a pet that you can … Continue reading "How to choose your best friend"

One important aspect of working in a zoo is collaborating and communicating with other zoos across the country, continent, and even world. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or AZA, is an accrediting institution for zoos and aquariums in North America, but it also serves as an organization that facilitates collaboration across institutions. Recently, AZA … Continue reading "A meeting of bird minds"

Week kicks off with Gorilla Egg Hunts and More on March 31. Spring Break Week kicks off with a favorite seasonal tradition at Gorilla Egg Hunts and More on Saturday, March 31, 2018, and looking into the week ahead, Zoo Atlanta offers a number of tips for making the most of all the Zoo experience … Continue reading "Spring Break must-dos at the Zoo"